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Vauxhall Carlton

White · Petrol · 1991 · 2,968 cc

C8 RTHMOT history

C8 RTH is a white petrol Vauxhall Carlton first used on 31 Dec 1991. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 143,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
143,326 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 RTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Carlton
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,968 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
31 Dec 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 RTH was last recorded at 143,326 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 1,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,515 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,811 miles
Average per year
725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,326 miles
  • 2025 – 141,515 miles
  • 2024 – 140,258 miles
  • 2023 – 139,597 miles
  • 2022 – 139,508 miles
  • 2021 – 139,003 miles
  • 2017 – 138,180 miles
  • 2016 – 137,304 miles
  • 2015 – 135,817 miles
  • 2014 – 134,221 miles
  • 2013 – 133,805 miles
  • 2012 – 132,235 miles
  • 2011 – 130,784 miles
  • 2008 – 130,090 miles
  • 2007 – 129,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,326 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryHeavy underseal coating underside
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear spare wheel well corroded & holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,326 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    143,326 miles
    Test number
    214618759687
    • AdvisoryHeavy underseal coating underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail143,324 miles (+1,809)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,324 miles
    Test number
    385679510509
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeavy underseal coating underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,515 miles (+1,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    141,515 miles
    Test number
    488008658942
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderseal coating underside unable to fully inspect

  4. Pass140,258 miles (+661)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    140,258 miles
    Test number
    172464880415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,597 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    139,597 miles
    Test number
    676280179943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail139,538 miles (+30)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,538 miles
    Test number
    955761348255
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail139,508 miles (+505)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,508 miles
    Test number
    620984588835
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass139,003 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    139,003 miles
    Test number
    980939775489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seat squabs missing

  9. Fail138,965 miles (+785)1 dangerous8 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,965 miles
    Test number
    430935332110
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability at knuckle mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interior lamp as doors are opened (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged chassis leg holed (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak at end of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat not fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer plastic shroud missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear seat squab missing

  10. Pass138,180 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    138,180 miles
    Test number
    265261848411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear spare wheel well corroded & holed
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  11. Fail138,153 miles (+849)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,153 miles
    Test number
    679165951678
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear spare wheel well corroded & holed
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak differential
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  12. Pass137,304 miles (+66)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    137,304 miles
    Test number
    315822915370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion spare wheel well (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  13. Fail137,238 miles (+1,421)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,238 miles
    Test number
    704807242163
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion spare wheel well (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  14. Pass135,817 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    135,817 miles
    Test number
    179718205213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear differential rear casing

  15. Fail135,817 miles (+1,596)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,817 miles
    Test number
    616668005211
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear differential rear casing

  16. Pass134,221 miles (+416)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    134,221 miles
    Test number
    389474714223
    • NoteOffside front chassis section has welded repairs
    • NoteSill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills
    • NoteSlight corrosion to radiator box section
    • NoteUnderside has heavy underseal coating

  17. Pass133,805 miles (+1,570)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    133,805 miles
    Test number
    915460213120
    • NoteSill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

  18. Pass132,235 miles (+1,451)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    132,235 miles
    Test number
    447247642161
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  19. Fail130,784 miles2 repaired2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,784 miles
    Test number
    305670651081
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteGearbox mount deteriorated/showing signs of wear.
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteEngine mounts deteriorated/showing signs of wear.
    • NoteNearside rear seatbelt latch cover damaged , seatbelt function not affected.
    • NoteOffside reverse lamp inoperative.
    • NoteWear present in differential input shaft.

  20. Pass130,784 miles (+694)2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    130,784 miles
    Test number
    908850851088
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteGearbox mount deteriorated/showing signs of wear.
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteEngine mounts deteriorated/showing signs of wear.
    • NoteNearside rear seatbelt latch cover damaged , seatbelt function not affected.
    • NoteOffside reverse lamp inoperative.
    • NoteWear present in differential input shaft.

  21. Pass130,090 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    130,090 miles
    Test number
    832021168285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass129,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    129,565 miles
    Test number
    904160307204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 RTH

Does C8 RTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 RTH is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 RTH?
The MOT on C8 RTH is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 RTH done?
C8 RTH was recorded at 143,326 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 725 miles a year.
Has C8 RTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 RTH has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 RTH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C8 RTH find?
C8 RTH passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: heavy underseal coating underside; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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